THE ROYAL ETCHINGS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SPECTATOR..
Windsor, 13th November 1848. Sin—Acting under the advice of my solicitor, I have hitherto abstained from noticing the many severe and painful remarks and observations which have ap- peared in the columns of a large portion of the public press in connexion with the proceedings which have been commenced against me and my son, (in conjunction with Mr. Strange, of Paternoster Row,) by her Majesty's Attorney-General and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, in the Court of Chancery; but as some little delay is likely to take place before I shall have the opportunity afforded me of vindicating my character, and of proving that in every step which I have taken in connexion with the matter in question, I was actuated by the sincerest and most loyal desire to do nothing which could be in the most remote manner either distasteful or unpleasant to the feelings of her Majesty or the Prince Consort, pray let me hope that you, Sir, and the public, will wait till the time (which IS not far distant) arrives when an opinion can be justly formed of my whole con- duct throughout the affair, and to which opinion I shall most cheerfully bow. I have no desire to shrink from the whole and sole responsibility which is in- volved, and which I take entirely upon myself; for I have no fear of the result as far as regards the preservation of my integrity and my honour. The insertion of this letter in the Spectator, at year earliest convenience, will be esteemed a great favour by, Sir, your obedient and faithful servant, J. T. JUDGE.
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